From: Knowledge and awareness about and use of iodised salt among students in Germany and Greece
Type of diet | Use of iodised salt | Knowledge about the fact that… | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
iodised salt is a good iodine source | seaweed is a good iodine source | vegans may have an increased risk of becoming iodine-deficient | ||
n (%) | ||||
Vegan (n = 8) | 4 (57)a | 6 (75) | 7 (88) | 2 (25) |
Other plant-based diets: Vegetarian/Flexitarian/Pescetarian (n = 62) | 20 (36)b | 23 (37) | 33 (53) | 14 (23) |
Omnivorous (n = 282) | 123 (47)c | 122 (43) | 132 (47) | 114 (40) |